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Apulian Hartwort Plant Care
Tordylium apulum L.
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With its delicate, finely divided fern-like leaves, Tordylium apulum hails from the Mediterranean region. This unique plant is highly sought after by collectors for its striking foliage and ability to thrive in hot, dry climates, making it a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Apulian Hartwort?
Water Apulian Hartwort every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–75°F (16–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Apulian Hartwort Native To?
- Albania
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- The Netherlands
- Türkiye
- UAE
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- Yemen
What Is the Apulian Hartwort?
Apulian Hartwort (Tordylium apulum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Tordylium genus. Apulian Hartwort is native to Europe and Western Asia.
Apulian Hartwort displays an upright, branching herbaceous plant growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Apulian Hartwort produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Apulian Hartwort?
Tordylium apulum requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Apulian Hartwort Need?
Apulian Hartwort thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Apulian Hartwort Prefer?
Tordylium apulum grows best at temperatures of 60–75°F. Apulian Hartwort prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Apulian Hartwort?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Apulian Hartwort to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Apulian Hartwort?
Feed Apulian Hartwort every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Apulian Hartwort?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Apulian Hartwort?
Apulian Hartwort can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to tordylium elegans plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Apulian Hartwort Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Apulian Hartwort, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Apulian Hartwort?
Apulian Hartwort is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Apulian Hartwort Need?
Apulian Hartwort grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 11b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Apulian Hartwort is native to Europe and Western Asia.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 8a – 11b
Keep exploring plants
Apulian Hartwort is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Tordylium genus — compare its care with other Tordylium species on PlantoScan.
Tordylium is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Apulian Hartwort thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Tordylium apulum L., family Apiaceae (first published in Sp. Pl. : 239 (1753)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Apulian Hartwort, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Kostas Zontanos, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 8a – 11b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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